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1 January 1970

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World Cup causing sleepless nights for Bangladesh flagmakers

Flagmakers in Bangladesh are doing a roaring trade weeks ahead of the World Cup, but no-one is interested in the home nation's colours -- the money is all on pennants for Lionel Messi's Argentina and Neymar's Brazil.

World Cup causing sleepless nights for Bangladesh flagmakers

Flagmakers in Bangladesh are doing a roaring trade weeks ahead of the World Cup, but no-one is interested in the home nation's colours -- the money is all on pennants for Lionel Messi's Argentina and Neymar's Brazil.

World Cup causing sleepless nights for Bangladesh flagmakers

Flagmakers in Bangladesh are doing a roaring trade weeks ahead of the World Cup, but no-one is interested in the home nation's colours -- the money is all on pennants for Lionel Messi's Argentina and Neymar's Brazil.

World Cup causing sleepless nights for Bangladesh flagmakers

Flagmakers in Bangladesh are doing a roaring trade weeks ahead of the World Cup, but no-one is interested in the home nation's colours -- the money is all on pennants for Lionel Messi's Argentina and Neymar's Brazil.

World Cup causing sleepless nights for Bangladesh flagmakers

Flagmakers in Bangladesh are doing a roaring trade weeks ahead of the World Cup, but no-one is interested in the home nation's colours -- the money is all on pennants for Lionel Messi's Argentina and Neymar's Brazil.

World Cup causing sleepless nights for Bangladesh flagmakers

Flagmakers in Bangladesh are doing a roaring trade weeks ahead of the World Cup, but no-one is interested in the home nation's colours -- the money is all on pennants for Lionel Messi's Argentina and Neymar's Brazil.

World Cup causing sleepless nights for Bangladesh flagmakers

Flagmakers in Bangladesh are doing a roaring trade weeks ahead of the World Cup, but no-one is interested in the home nation's colours -- the money is all on pennants for Lionel Messi's Argentina and Neymar's Brazil.

World Cup causing sleepless nights for Bangladesh flagmakers

Flagmakers in Bangladesh are doing a roaring trade weeks ahead of the World Cup, but no-one is interested in the home nation's colours -- the money is all on pennants for Lionel Messi's Argentina and Neymar's Brazil.

World Cup 2018: Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero ruled out of Argentina squad with knee injury

World Cup 2018: Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero ruled out of Argentina squad with knee injury

World Cup 2018: Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero ruled out of Argentina squad with knee injury

World Cup 2018: Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero ruled out of Argentina squad with knee injury

FILE PHOTO: Argentina's goalie Romero stops a shot by Colombia's Zuniga during penalty kicks following the end of regulation play in their Copa America 2015 quarter-finals soccer match at Estadio Sausalito in Vina del Mar

FILE PHOTO: Argentina's goalie Sergio Romero stops a shot by Colombia's Juan Zuniga during penalty kicks following the end of regulation play in their Copa America 2015 quarter-finals soccer match at Estadio Sausalito in Vina del Mar, Chile, June 26, 2015. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

FILE PHOTO: Argentina's goalie Romero stops a shot by Colombia's Zuniga during penalty kicks following the end of regulation play in their Copa America 2015 quarter-finals soccer match at Estadio Sausalito in Vina del Mar

FILE PHOTO: Argentina's goalie Sergio Romero stops a shot by Colombia's Juan Zuniga during penalty kicks following the end of regulation play in their Copa America 2015 quarter-finals soccer match at Estadio Sausalito in Vina del Mar, Chile, June 26, 2015. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

The Red Devils shot-stopper doesn't get a great deal of playing time at Old Trafford, but would have been the Albiceleste's number one in Russia

Messi joins Argentina's World Cup training camp

Argentina have confirmed the Barcelona star has joined up with the squad ahead of the World Cup

WORLD CUP: Dads Ronaldo and Messi still seek World Cup title

FILE - In this July 13, 2014, file photo, Argentina's Lionel Messi scratches his head as he goes up to get his runners-up medal after the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi put up impressive numbers, in life and on the field, going into a fourth World Cup for each. So much has happened for football's standout stars since the 2014 tournament left both still lacking the game's most coveted prize. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

West Ham's Manuel Lanzini named in Argentina World Cup squad as Mauro Icardi left out

West Ham's Manuel Lanzini named in Argentina World Cup squad as Mauro Icardi left out

West Ham's Manuel Lanzini named in Argentina World Cup squad as Mauro Icardi left out

West Ham's Manuel Lanzini named in Argentina World Cup squad as Mauro Icardi left out

Football Soccer - Argentina's national soccer team

Football Soccer - Argentina's national soccer team training - World Cup 2018 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - May 21, 2018 - Argentina's head coach, Jorge Sampaoli, attends a news conference on his 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Football Soccer - Argentina's national soccer team

Football Soccer - Argentina's national soccer team training - World Cup 2018 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - May 21, 2018 - Argentina's head coach, Jorge Sampaoli, attends a news conference on his 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Football Soccer - Argentina's national soccer team

Football Soccer - Argentina's national soccer team training - World Cup 2018 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - May 21, 2018 - Argentina's head coach, Jorge Sampaoli, attends a news conference on his 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Argentina World Cup squad: Paulo Dybala included but Mauro Icardi misses out on 23-man group for Russia

Argentina World Cup squad: Paulo Dybala included but Mauro Icardi misses out on 23-man group for Russia

Argentina World Cup squad: Paulo Dybala included but Mauro Icardi misses out on 23-man group for Russia

Argentina World Cup squad: Paulo Dybala included but Mauro Icardi misses out on 23-man group for Russia

Icardi cut from Argentina's 23-man World Cup squad

The Inter star had been included in the Albiceleste shortlist but is overlooked in favour of Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain up front

Icardi cut from Argentina's 23-man World Cup squad

The Inter star had been included in the Albiceleste shortlist but is overlooked in favour of Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain up front

FILE - In this Tuesday, March 27, 2018 file photo, Spain's national soccer coach Julen Lopetegui listens to the national anthem during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Argentina at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid. Lopetegui has surpassed expectations after stepping into a tricky situation when he took as coach over the Spanish national team two years ago but he has made Spain a top contender again heading into the World Cup in Russia by giving the team a fresh identity and successfully mixing talented youngsters and fading veterans. (AP Photo/Paul White, File)

Alvaro Morata left out of Spain's World Cup squad

FILE - In this March 27, 2018 file photo, Spain's national soccer coach Julen Lopetegui reacts during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Argentina at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain. Lopetegui has surpassed expectations after stepping into a tricky situation when he took as coach over the Spanish national team two years ago but he has made Spain a top contender again heading into the World Cup in Russia by giving the team a fresh identity and successfully mixing talented youngsters and fading veterans. (AP Photo/Paul White, File)

ELX09. Atlanta (United States), 21/05/2018.- New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Ryan Meara (R) stops a shot by Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (L) of Argentina during the second half of the MLS soccer match between the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 20 May 2018. The Red Bulls defeated Atlanta United. (Nueva York, Estados Unidos) EFE/EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

ELX09. Atlanta (United States), 21/05/2018.- New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Ryan Meara (R) stops a shot by Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (L) of Argentina during the second half of the MLS soccer match between the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 20 May 2018. The Red Bulls defeated Atlanta United. (Nueva York, Estados Unidos) EFE/EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

FILE PHOTO: Argentina's goalie Romero stops a shot by Colombia's Zuniga during penalty kicks following the end of regulation play in their Copa America 2015 quarter-finals soccer match at Estadio Sausalito in Vina del Mar

FILE PHOTO: Argentina's goalie Sergio Romero stops a shot by Colombia's Juan Zuniga during penalty kicks following the end of regulation play in their Copa America 2015 quarter-finals soccer match at Estadio Sausalito in Vina del Mar, Chile, June 26, 2015. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

FILE PHOTO: Argentina's goalie Romero stops a shot by Colombia's Zuniga during penalty kicks following the end of regulation play in their Copa America 2015 quarter-finals soccer match at Estadio Sausalito in Vina del Mar

FILE PHOTO: Argentina's goalie Sergio Romero stops a shot by Colombia's Juan Zuniga during penalty kicks following the end of regulation play in their Copa America 2015 quarter-finals soccer match at Estadio Sausalito in Vina del Mar, Chile, June 26, 2015. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

The Red Devils shot-stopper doesn't get a great deal of playing time at Old Trafford, but would have been the Albiceleste's number one in Russia

Messi joins Argentina's World Cup training camp

Argentina have confirmed the Barcelona star has joined up with the squad ahead of the World Cup

WORLD CUP: Dads Ronaldo and Messi still seek World Cup title

FILE - In this July 13, 2014, file photo, Argentina's Lionel Messi scratches his head as he goes up to get his runners-up medal after the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi put up impressive numbers, in life and on the field, going into a fourth World Cup for each. So much has happened for football's standout stars since the 2014 tournament left both still lacking the game's most coveted prize. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

West Ham's Manuel Lanzini named in Argentina World Cup squad as Mauro Icardi left out

West Ham's Manuel Lanzini named in Argentina World Cup squad as Mauro Icardi left out

West Ham's Manuel Lanzini named in Argentina World Cup squad as Mauro Icardi left out

West Ham's Manuel Lanzini named in Argentina World Cup squad as Mauro Icardi left out

Football Soccer - Argentina's national soccer team

Football Soccer - Argentina's national soccer team training - World Cup 2018 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - May 21, 2018 - Argentina's head coach, Jorge Sampaoli, attends a news conference on his 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Football Soccer - Argentina's national soccer team

Football Soccer - Argentina's national soccer team training - World Cup 2018 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - May 21, 2018 - Argentina's head coach, Jorge Sampaoli, attends a news conference on his 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Football Soccer - Argentina's national soccer team

Football Soccer - Argentina's national soccer team training - World Cup 2018 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - May 21, 2018 - Argentina's head coach, Jorge Sampaoli, attends a news conference on his 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Argentina World Cup squad: Paulo Dybala included but Mauro Icardi misses out on 23-man group for Russia

Argentina World Cup squad: Paulo Dybala included but Mauro Icardi misses out on 23-man group for Russia

Argentina World Cup squad: Paulo Dybala included but Mauro Icardi misses out on 23-man group for Russia

Argentina World Cup squad: Paulo Dybala included but Mauro Icardi misses out on 23-man group for Russia

Icardi cut from Argentina's 23-man World Cup squad

The Inter star had been included in the Albiceleste shortlist but is overlooked in favour of Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain up front

Icardi cut from Argentina's 23-man World Cup squad

The Inter star had been included in the Albiceleste shortlist but is overlooked in favour of Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain up front

FILE - In this Tuesday, March 27, 2018 file photo, Spain's national soccer coach Julen Lopetegui listens to the national anthem during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Argentina at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid. Lopetegui has surpassed expectations after stepping into a tricky situation when he took as coach over the Spanish national team two years ago but he has made Spain a top contender again heading into the World Cup in Russia by giving the team a fresh identity and successfully mixing talented youngsters and fading veterans. (AP Photo/Paul White, File)

Alvaro Morata left out of Spain's World Cup squad

FILE - In this March 27, 2018 file photo, Spain's national soccer coach Julen Lopetegui reacts during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Argentina at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain. Lopetegui has surpassed expectations after stepping into a tricky situation when he took as coach over the Spanish national team two years ago but he has made Spain a top contender again heading into the World Cup in Russia by giving the team a fresh identity and successfully mixing talented youngsters and fading veterans. (AP Photo/Paul White, File)

ELX09. Atlanta (United States), 21/05/2018.- New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Ryan Meara (R) stops a shot by Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (L) of Argentina during the second half of the MLS soccer match between the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 20 May 2018. The Red Bulls defeated Atlanta United. (Nueva York, Estados Unidos) EFE/EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

ELX09. Atlanta (United States), 21/05/2018.- New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Ryan Meara (R) stops a shot by Atlanta United forward Hector Villalba (L) of Argentina during the second half of the MLS soccer match between the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 20 May 2018. The Red Bulls defeated Atlanta United. (Nueva York, Estados Unidos) EFE/EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

ELX07. Atlanta (United States), 20/05/2018.- New York Red Bulls midfielder Alejandro Romero Gamarra (L) of Argentina in action against Atlanta United defender Jeff Larentowicz (R) during the first half of the MLS soccer match between the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 20 May 2018. (Roma, Nueva York, Estados Unidos) EFE/EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

ELX07. Atlanta (United States), 20/05/2018.- New York Red Bulls midfielder Alejandro Romero Gamarra (L) of Argentina in action against Atlanta United defender Jeff Larentowicz (R) during the first half of the MLS soccer match between the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 20 May 2018. (Roma, Nueva York, Estados Unidos) EFE/EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

ELX01. Atlanta (United States), 20/05/2018.- Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco (L) of Argentina in action against New York Red Bulls midfielder Florian Valot (R) of France during the first half of the MLS soccer match between the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 20 May 2018. (Nueva York, Francia, Estados Unidos) EFE/EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

ELX01. Atlanta (United States), 20/05/2018.- Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco (L) of Argentina in action against New York Red Bulls midfielder Florian Valot (R) of France during the first half of the MLS soccer match between the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 20 May 2018. (Nueva York, Francia, Estados Unidos) EFE/EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

ELX03. Atlanta (United States), 20/05/2018.- Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (L) of Argentina in action against New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Ryan Meara (R) during the first half of the MLS soccer match between the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 20 May 2018. A goal was disallowed on the play. (Nueva York, Estados Unidos) EFE/EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

ELX03. Atlanta (United States), 20/05/2018.- Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (L) of Argentina in action against New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Ryan Meara (R) during the first half of the MLS soccer match between the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 20 May 2018. A goal was disallowed on the play. (Nueva York, Estados Unidos) EFE/EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

SPB010. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006, poses on the pull-out soccer field in front of Saint-Petersburg stadium during his visit in St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB010. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006, poses on the pull-out soccer field in front of Saint-Petersburg stadium during his visit in St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB010. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006, poses on the pull-out soccer field in front of Saint-Petersburg stadium during his visit in St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB010. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006, poses on the pull-out soccer field in front of Saint-Petersburg stadium during his visit in St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB010. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006, poses on the pull-out soccer field in front of Saint-Petersburg stadium during his visit in St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB010. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006, poses on the pull-out soccer field in front of Saint-Petersburg stadium during his visit in St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB010. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006, poses on the pull-out soccer field in front of Saint-Petersburg stadium during his visit in St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB010. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006, poses on the pull-out soccer field in front of Saint-Petersburg stadium during his visit in St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB09. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006 visits the 2018 FIFA World Cup Official Shop in central St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB09. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006 visits the 2018 FIFA World Cup Official Shop in central St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB09. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006, pose with the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia official mascot, a wolf named Zabivaka, during an opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Official Shop in central St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, Abierto, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB09. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006, pose with the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia official mascot, a wolf named Zabivaka, during an opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Official Shop in central St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, Abierto, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB09. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006 visits the 2018 FIFA World Cup Official Shop in central St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB09. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006 visits the 2018 FIFA World Cup Official Shop in central St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB09. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006, pose with the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia official mascot, a wolf named Zabivaka, during an opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Official Shop in central St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, Abierto, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB09. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006, pose with the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia official mascot, a wolf named Zabivaka, during an opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Official Shop in central St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, Abierto, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB09. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006, pose with the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia official mascot, a wolf named Zabivaka, during an opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Official Shop in central St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, Abierto, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB09. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 20/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006, pose with the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia official mascot, a wolf named Zabivaka, during an opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Official Shop in central St. Petersburg, Russia, 20 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, Abierto, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB02. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 19/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006, pose during his autograph session in the Fan's Football Park in central St. Petersburg, Russia, 19 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

SPB02. St. Petersburg (Russian Federation), 19/05/2018.- Hernan Crespo, the former striker of the Argentina national team, participant of the FIFA world Championships 1998, 2002 and 2006, pose during his autograph session in the Fan's Football Park in central St. Petersburg, Russia, 19 May 2018. The Saint-Petersburg Stadium will host seven FIFA World Cup 2018 matches, including a semi final and the third place match. The FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. (Mundial de Fútbol, San Petersburgo, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

Argentina's Football Association admitted the lesson in seduction was an "unintentional error", and even though it was included in the manual, "it was never part of the training"

Argentina's Football Association admitted the lesson in seduction was an "unintentional error", and even though it was included in the manual, "it was never part of the training"

Argentina's Football Association admitted the lesson in seduction was an "unintentional error", and even though it was included in the manual, "it was never part of the training"

Argentina's Football Association admitted the lesson in seduction was an "unintentional error", and even though it was included in the manual, "it was never part of the training" (AFP Photo/FRANCK FIFE)

'Best in the world' Messi cannot be stopped, says Croatia's Dalic

Ahead of his side's World Cup matchup against Argentina, the 51-year-old manager sounded out a warning

Football Soccer - Argentina's national soccer team training - World Cup 2018

FILE - In this Tuesday, March 27, 2018 filer, Spain's Marco Asensio breaks away from Fabricio Bustos, rear, during the international friendly soccer match between Spain and Argentina at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain. At the World Cup four years ago, Colombia forward James Rodriguez became one of the stars of the tournament and shot to international fame with his trickery on the ball and eye for a spectacular goal. Here's a look at young players hoping to make a similar impact at this year's World Cup in Russia. Among them is France left back Benjamin Mendy, Spain midfielder Marco Asensio, Belgium winger Leroy Sane, and Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

Messi: Neymar joining Real Madrid would be 'terrible'

The Argentina star admitted that he does not want to see his friend join up with the Blancos next season

Messi won't quit Argentina if World Cup eludes him again

The Barcelona superstar has vowed to remain part of the Albiceleste squad regardless of what happens in Russia, having regretted a past retirement

Neuer makes Germany's initial World Cup squad; Petersen, too

FILE - In this July 13, 2014 file photo Germany's Mario Goetze kicks to score his side's first goal in extra time against Argentina's goalkeeper Sergio Romero during the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. German coach Joachim Loew announced Tuesday, May 15, 2018 that Goetze won't be part of Germany squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, file)

Injured Aguero and Biglia in Argentina World Cup squad

Inter Milan's Mauro Icardi, top, and Sassuolo's Claud Adjapong go for the ball during the Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Sassuolo at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Juventus Gonzalo Higuain celebrates at the end of the Serie A soccer match between Roma and Juventus, at the Rome Olympic stadium, Sunday, May 13, 2018. The match ended in a scoreless draw and Juventus won record-extending seventh straight Serie A title. (Claudio Peri/ANSA via AP)